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Recent Examples of batten
Yep, the probabilities in this economy tell you to batten down the hatches.
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Allison Morrow, CNN, 20 Oct. 2022
Then batten down the hatches, prepare for a storm and stick to your guns without arguing or explaining further.
—Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 19 Aug. 2022
But first, batten down the hatches.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2022
Better batten down the hatches, Florida.
—John Talty | Jtalty@al.com, al, 12 Sep. 2021
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Allison Morrow, CNN, 20 Oct. 2022
Then batten down the hatches, prepare for a storm and stick to your guns without arguing or explaining further.
—Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 19 Aug. 2022
But first, batten down the hatches.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2022
Better batten down the hatches, Florida.
—John Talty | Jtalty@al.com, al, 12 Sep. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for batten
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As Peggy Dodd, consigliere to her bumptious 1950s cult-leader husband, Adams tends to wear a soft smile and blouses buttoned to the neck — a picture-perfect model of mid-century femininity.Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
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Wear this Elmer Fudd-style hunting hat three ways — buttoned under your chin, unbuttoned, or buttoned on top of your head — this product ensures that heads and ears can stay toasty while outdoors.Debra Pamplin, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2024
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Feeder cattle are young cattle that are mature enough to be fattened for slaughter.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
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Over the next two weeks, the Rockets have a chance to fatten their record against some weaker competition, before things get much more difficult.Rahat Huq, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The freckled boy with kind eyes was wearing an orange and pink suit with a parachute flap affixed to the back of his wheelchair.Bryan West, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Beer’s red velvet corseted minidress included a large bow appliqué at the hemline and a small sprig of mistletoe affixed to the bodice.Hannah Malach, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024
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The type of sky that fills one with awe at the beauty and mystery of existence.Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
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May the holidays be filled with joy, laughter and a minimum of stress.Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Middleton looked vibrant and healthy while wearing a long red coat with a large black bow fastened to the collar.Janelle Ash, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Pull neck skin to back and fasten with a small skewer.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
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The vacuum also has a five-stage filtration system that thoroughly traps messes and prevents germs and allergens from spewing back into the air.Clara McMahon, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Georgia Tech coach Brent Key quietly has turned a Yellow Jackets mess back into a solid program.Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 19 Aug. 2024
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Loading your audio article The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office on Friday dismissed the manslaughter case against the lone remaining officer charged in the 2021 death of Mario Gonzalez, who stopped breathing while being pinned to the ground by multiple Alameda police officers.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a wild collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and city bus in Brooklyn on Tuesday.Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Tesla, the automaker helmed by the world’s richest person Elon Musk, was the top percentage gainer on the index, tacking on 7.4%, while other notable stocks rising at least 2% included Netflix, Starbucks and Walmart.Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Months of talks failed to resolve the trade dispute, leading Brussels to tack the new fees onto an existing 10% import duty.Kristine Gill, Fortune Asia, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Batten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batten. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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